Polestar 1 vs Polestar 2

How does the Polestar 1 stack up against the Polestar 2? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Polestar 1Polestar 1
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Polestar 2Polestar 2
SpecPolestar 1Polestar 2
Horsepower (max)619 hp476 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.2 s4.2 s
Top speed250 km/h205 km/h
Variants12
Body stylePlug-in hybrid GT coupeElectric fastback
GenerationPolestar 1Polestar 2
Production2019 – 20212020 – present
Length4,586 mm4,606 mm
Width1,958 mm1,985 mm
Height1,352 mm1,479 mm
Wheelbase2,742 mm2,735 mm

Polestar 1 vs Polestar 2: common questions

Is the Polestar 1 or Polestar 2 faster?
Both the Polestar 1 and Polestar 2 hit 0-60 mph in about 4s (0-100 km/h in 4.2s).
Which has more horsepower, the Polestar 1 or the Polestar 2?
The Polestar 1 makes more power: 619 hp (462 kW) versus 476 hp (355 kW) for the Polestar 2.
Is the Polestar 1 or Polestar 2 faster on top speed?
The Polestar 1 has the higher top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h), versus 127 mph (205 km/h) for the Polestar 2.
What is the main difference between the Polestar 1 and the Polestar 2?
The Polestar 1 is a plug-in hybrid gt coupe, while the Polestar 2 is a electric fastback. That difference in body style drives most of the others.